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A fluid sac on the ankles and legs, often referred to as a bursa or a cyst, can occur when excess fluid accumulates in the tissues, typically due to inflammation, injury, or underlying health conditions such as Arthritis. These sacs can cause swelling, pain, and discomfort, and may vary in size. While they are generally harmless, persistent or painful fluid sacs should be evaluated by a healthcare professional to rule out more serious conditions and determine appropriate treatment.
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Is lymphedema an abnormal accumulation of fluid primarily in legs and ankles?
true
Do spiders have ankles?
Spiders do not have ankles, or feet. They do have legs, however.
What is the medical term meaning abnormal accumulation of fluid in the legs and ankles that occurs when veins or lymph vessels do not drain properly?
lipedema
Can you have three ankles?
if you have three legs
What is a fluid-filled sac that surrounds an embryo?
A fluid-filled sac that surrounds an embryo is called an amniotic sac. This sac contains amniotic fluid, which provides protection and cushioning for the developing embryo.
What are the functions of the amniotic sac and fluid?
Amniotic sac and fluid has a protective functions for the fetus. This sac separates the fetus from the mothers tissue.
What is filled fluid?
A closed sac with fluid in it
Why feet swollen?
Swollen feet are a condition in which muscles in the feet have an excessive fluid. This excessive fluid can be causes of increasing weight. It is also called Edema which usually affects the feet, lower legs and ankles.
A protective fluid that wrapped the baby?
The amniotic sac is what protects the baby, and the amniotic fluid is what the fluid inside the sac that the baby grows in.
What would cause fluid retention in the legs and ankles of an elderly person?
Fluid frequently collects in the lower extremities of elderly people because their heart is not able to pump the fluid adequately and it backs up. The fluid settles to the lower extremities by gravity.
What is the fluid sac?
vesicle
Is it bad to have minimal fluid in right scrotal sac?
No. It is good to have minimal fluid in your right scrotal sac. More fluid there gives you hydrocele.
